Olympic Middle School

601 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Olympic Middle School, located in Shelton, Washington, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Shelton School District, typically catering to the middle school grade levels (grades 6–8). As a public institution, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development during these critical transitional years. The campus at 800 E K St provides a central location for the local community, emphasizing a structured learning environment designed to prepare students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, Olympic Middle School focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere that encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities and school spirit initiatives. The faculty and staff prioritize building supportive relationships with students, aiming to address the diverse needs of the Shelton community. By balancing rigorous educational standards with programs aimed at developing character and life skills, the school strives to provide a well-rounded foundation for its diverse student body.

601

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Olympic Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	258
Hispanic	267
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	48
American Indian	17
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
267 (44.6%)
White
258 (43.1%)
Two or More
48 (8.0%)
American Indian
17 (2.8%)
Black
6 (1.0%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Shelton School District
Phone:	(360)462-6671
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	601
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	380
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 287

Grade 6 314